Public Utility Enforcement Officer - Westmoreland County

Would you like to conduct independent work in a unique law enforcement setting which covers multiple counties? The Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) has an exciting opportunity as a Public Utility Enforcement Officer covering Westmoreland County, which offers home-based work for the beginning and end of shift, as well as weekends and holidays off. Apply today and become a part of our dedicated and valued team!

Be part of the uniformed PUC Motor Carrier Enforcement Division covering the 67 counties of Pennsylvania. In this role, you will have the authority to stop and inspect all commercial motor vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition. Your focus will be protecting the motoring public by placing unsafe vehicles and drivers Out-of- Service. On occasion, you will work side by side and in conjunction with State and Local Police with the goal of preventing and reducing the number injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles.

The Public Utility Enforcement Officer conducts Safety Audits to ensure that new motor carriers possess accurate knowledge of the regulations and safety management practices in place, which lends itself to safer operations on the highways of Pennsylvania.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, Home Headquartered.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Additional travel may be required.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional police experience; or
• Four years of enforcement experience with a governmental regulatory agency's laws, rules and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles; or
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in police sciences or law enforcement; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of training and safety courses within six months of employment.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Westmoreland County within six months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.